Kenshin
Every Kenshin since 2001 — 363 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenshin
Kenshin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,964 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 363 American babies have been named Kenshin. Its peak came in 2003, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kenshin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenshin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,964 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,318 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,600 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,510 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,887 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,851 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,456 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,393 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,418 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,232 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,317 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,781 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,720 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,862 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,430 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,449 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,707 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,646 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,581 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,412 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,133 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,697 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,791 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,794 |
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Famous people named Kenshin
- Kenshin Yoshimaru Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenshin in 2025?
Kenshin ranked #7,964 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenshin?
363 babies have been named Kenshin in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenshin most popular?
Kenshin peaked in 2003, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Kenshin a boy or girl name?
Kenshin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenshin rising or falling?
Kenshin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kenshin?
Well-known people named Kenshin include Kenshin Yoshimaru (soccer player).